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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 768.87 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 768.87 and 188.06 is: 282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 768.87 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/768.87 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 768.87 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 144,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,589.85/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.04

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